NHL Notes

Defenseman P.K. Subban will be rejoining the Montreal Canadiens after signing a two-year, $5.75 million contract.

“I'm happy to be at this point and I'm looking forward to reintegrating with the team and helping them win,” Subban said on a conference call. “It was about getting a deal done that was fair to both sides.”

Subban, who was a restricted free agent, will be paid a prorated $2 million this season and $3.75 million in 2013-14 for an annual salary cap hit of $2,875,000.

Subban did not attend training camp and missed the first four games while negotiating with the club.

He had seven goals and 29 assists in 81 games, and was seventh among NHL defensemen with 205 shots on goal.

SENATORS CALL UP ZIBANEJAD

Mika Zibanejad was called up by the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

The sixth overall pick in the 2011 draft was in Ottawa enjoying a few days off because of the American Hockey League All-Star break when he received a call saying the Senators wanted him at practice.

“I got the call this morning so it was nice,” Zibanejad said. “It was a bit surprising since I was on the break, but I'm just happy to be here now.”

Senators general manager Bryan Murray felt the timing was right for Senators coach Paul MacLean and his staff to get a look at Zibanejad, who had goals in three of his past five AHL games.

“He's starting to play well,” Murray said. “I think he's a guy that Paul will want to give a game or so to right now and find out a little more about him. As I say his speed and his size should be an asset for us.”

Zibanejad missed 18 consecutive games earlier this season because of a number of health issues. He had complications with his wisdom teeth, had a throat virus and was then knocked out by stomach flu.

STARS PUT ROY ON INJURED LIST

The Dallas Stars placed forward Derek Roy on injured reserve because of a groin injury, clearing a roster spot for the debut of Jamie Benn.

Roy, who was acquired from Buffalo in a trade that sent Steve Ott to the Sabres, was hurt Thursday against Chicago. He has two assists in four games.

Benn and the Stars agreed on a five-year, $26.25 million contract the same night Roy got hurt.

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